Albergue Piedad in Boos - Price?

[Old Hillwalker]

I just booked the Albergue Piedad in Boos. One night for $120 US. But other sources show around $40 US. What gives? Are these the new "Post Covid prices? If so, wow.

 

[SabsP]

Do you mean Albergue Piedad in Boo de Pielagos?

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What date precisely? There might be a local fiesta going on?
National holiday 12th of October?

 

[trecile]

Did you book directly with the albergue?

 

[peregrina2000]

I have had a quick WhatsApp conversation with the owners of the Albergue. They tell me that if you go through booking, you can only reserve an entire room, with 4 bunks. I doubt that that is what you wanted. If you want to reserve an individual bed, you must contact them directly. WhatsApp is the way to go. I am happy to do that for you if you PM me, otherwise, their number is 34 680 62 00 73.

 

[donalomahony]

I just booked the Albergue Piedad in Boos. One night for $120 US. But other sources show around $40 US. What gives? Are these the new "Post Covid prices? If so, wow.

via the Wise Pilgrim app

 

[Old Hillwalker]

Do you mean Albergue Piedad in Boo de Pielagos?

Albergue Piedad | Albergue de Peregrinos en Boo de Piélagos | Gronze.com

Información del albergue de peregrinos Albergue Piedad, en Boo de Piélagos: Precio, plazas, características, etc...

www.gronze.com

What date precisely? There might be a local fiesta going on?
National holiday 12th of October?

September 9th. 9 days from today. Yes, Boos de Pielagos

 

[Tincatinker]

This is a clear example of the perils of Berking.con and its ilk. The frequent advice to contact accommodation providers direct, even if that isn’t always easy, isn’t offered just to p*ss-off the aggregators.
@Old Hillwalker, cancel your reservation and start again mate. Or take @peregrina2000 up on her offer. You’ll get a bed for a price that’ll leave you some eating money

 

[Old Hillwalker]

I have had a quick WhatsApp conversation with the owners of the Albergue. They tell me that if you go through booking, you can only reserve an entire room, with 4 bunks. I doubt that that is what you wanted. If you want to reserve an individual bed, you must contact them directly. WhatsApp is the way to go. I am happy to do that for you if you PM me, otherwise, their number is 34 680 62 00 73.

This is a clear example of the perils of Berking.con and its ilk. The frequent advice to contact accommodation providers direct, even if that isn’t always easy, isn’t offered just to p*ss-off the aggregators.
@Old Hillwalker, cancel your reservation and start again mate. Or take @peregrina2000 up on her offer. You’ll get a bed for a price that’ll leave you some eating money

Thanks Tincatinker I just PMed peregrina2000 to accept, and thank her for her offer.

 

[peregrina2000]

Booking reservation cancelled. Reservation done for Hillwalker in the albergue.

I told them he might be arriving a bit later than usual, because he’s taking the coastal route from Santander. And I can’t resist putting in a plug for that alternative, it is really nice, along the ocean. No comparison with the official camino from Santander.

 

[CanadianBarb]

Booking reservation cancelled. Reservation done for Hillwalker in the albergue.

I told them he might be arriving a bit later than usual, because he’s taking the coastal route from Santander. And I can’t resist putting in a plug for that alternative, it is really nice, along the ocean. No comparison with the official camino from Santander.

Looking forward to it, and have heard about this lovely stretch - I arrive in Irun Sept 4!!! Getting excited!

 

[peregrina2000]

Looking forward to it, and have heard about this lovely stretch - I arrive in Irun Sept 4!!! Getting excited!

Are you planning to walk it in one day and stay in Boo as well? It’s a long, but very beautiful day.

 

[CanadianBarb]

Are you planning to walk it in one day and stay in Boo as well? It’s a long, but very beautiful day.

I haven't decided yet..

 

[Joe Macky]

I walked this coastal route in early June and endorse Peregrina’s comments - a long but wonderful walk, one my best days on the Norte.
A tip that may be helpful - at playa Escondida there’s a section where I found the Wise Pilgrim app’s route didn’t work and I had to do a short piece on road.
I can recommend Pizza Fusion at Boo for a suitably celebratory meal afterwards. Good food and fun people.
Buen Camino!